Quantum Algorithm Engineer

DeepRec.ai; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Visa sponsorship

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Research-driven environment

Cutting-edge quantum projects

Job summary

DeepRec.ai is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Engineer to translate quantum algorithms into hardware-ready implementations in a software-centric role. You will design and optimise circuits, build workflows, and collaborate with research and hardware teams to push performance and scalability of quantum systems.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a technical field and strong software engineering skills in Python and C++, with hands-on experience in quantum software frameworks and circuit design.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related technical discipline.
• Strong software engineering skills in scientific computing environments (Python, C++).
• Hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and quantum software frameworks (Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq).
• Understanding of quantum gates, circuit architectures, and hardware constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise quantum circuits for target hardware architectures.
• Develop software tools for quantum circuit compilation, transpilation, optimisation, and deployment.
• Profile and benchmark quantum circuit performance to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Collaborate with research and hardware teams to translate concepts into practical implementations.
• Maintain internal quantum software infrastructure and tooling.
• Advance quantum software capabilities with robust, maintainable code.

Skills

Python

C++

Software engineering

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics, CS, Mathematics, or Engineering

Tools

Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

Job description

Summary

Quantum Algorithm Engineer required to help translate quantum algorithms into practical, hardware-ready implementations. You will develop and optimise quantum circuits, build software tools for quantum computing workflows, and collaborate with research and hardware teams to improve the performance and scalability of quantum systems.

This role is ideal for a software-focused quantum researcher or engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of quantum algorithms, scientific computing, and emerging hardware technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise quantum circuits for execution on target quantum hardware architectures
• Develop software tools and frameworks for quantum circuit compilation, transpilation, optimisation, and deployment
• Profile and benchmark quantum circuit performance to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with research and hardware teams to translate algorithmic concepts into practical implementations
• Build and maintain internal quantum software infrastructure and tooling
• Improve workflows for scalable quantum computing development and experimentation
• Contribute to the advancement of quantum software capabilities through robust, maintainable code

Requirements

• PHD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong software engineering skills, particularly in scientific computing environments (Python, C++, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and quantum software frameworks such as:
  • Qiskit
  • PennyLane
  • Cirq
  • Similar quantum programming platforms
• Understanding of:
  • Quantum gates and circuit architectures
  • Quantum circuit compilation and optimisation
  • Hardware constraints affecting quantum execution
• Ability to write reliable, maintainable, and well-structured software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across research and engineering teams

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Experience with:
  • Noise modelling
  • Error mitigation techniques
  • Hardware-aware compilation
  • Quantum circuit synthesis
• Familiarity with classical high-performance computing (HPC), distributed computing, or quantum simulation
• Contributions to open-source quantum software projects
• Experience working in research-driven or deep-tech environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with meaningful equity participation
• Visa sponsorship support where applicable
• Company-sponsored health coverage
• Flexible time off policy
• Collaborative, research-driven working environment
• Opportunity to work on foundational technologies at the intersection of quantum computing and advanced software engineering
• Exposure to cutting-edge quantum research and hardware development challenges
• Opportunity to make significant technical contributions within a growing team